Aryeh invited me to join his dad and his family for Shabbat dinner. Friday night, when the Sabath or Shabbat begins, there is an important meal that takes place. It is a special dinner for many reasons, but it is mainly an occasion for the family to get together and share a meal. I felt really honored to have been invited to such an event, so I accepted the invitation.
Aryeh and I arrived at his dad's apartment and I met his dad's wife and Aryeh's brother, Eli, was also there. Before we had dinner, Aryeh's family introduced me to the prayers and songs they sang before the meal. Then they proceeded to all sing together and then the father said a prayer for both of his sons. The meal then began.
Before eating bread, there is a tradition to wash one's hands with a little cup- you pour water on one hand three times and three times on the other (although the number of times may vary depending on tradition). After washing your hands you're not supposed to speak until you have the first bite of bread.
The eating then began. We started out with hummus, or as they pronounce it khumus, a salad, and other appetizers, from which I knew kebbe, or in Hebrew, kubba. I thought that was it, but then the main course came along- it was stuffed cabbage. The cabbage was stuffed with rice and meat. Then, along came desert with fruit, sweets, and tea. It was a great meal and I got to learn a little bit more about the Jewish culture and tradition.
I'm so grateful I was made a part of it!
Aryeh and I arrived at his dad's apartment and I met his dad's wife and Aryeh's brother, Eli, was also there. Before we had dinner, Aryeh's family introduced me to the prayers and songs they sang before the meal. Then they proceeded to all sing together and then the father said a prayer for both of his sons. The meal then began.
Before eating bread, there is a tradition to wash one's hands with a little cup- you pour water on one hand three times and three times on the other (although the number of times may vary depending on tradition). After washing your hands you're not supposed to speak until you have the first bite of bread.
The eating then began. We started out with hummus, or as they pronounce it khumus, a salad, and other appetizers, from which I knew kebbe, or in Hebrew, kubba. I thought that was it, but then the main course came along- it was stuffed cabbage. The cabbage was stuffed with rice and meat. Then, along came desert with fruit, sweets, and tea. It was a great meal and I got to learn a little bit more about the Jewish culture and tradition.
I'm so grateful I was made a part of it!
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